One of the things I enjoy the most in my day is visiting one of our
facilities. I love the interaction with our Clients, and learning
about their progress and how God is changing their lives. My visit
to our Men’s Development Center last week was no
exception. I was taking some visitors on a tour of the facility
when one of our clients, Justin, spotted me from across the room.
He came up to me and... Read More »

Start the New Year out with hope! In a couple of weeks it will be
time for the Star of Hope Annual Banquet scheduled for
Tuesday, January 26 at the Hilton Americas Hotel,
featuring singer Christy Nockles - one of the best voices in
Christian music! Star of Hope has so much to be thankful for
because of our continuous trust in our ANCHOR. Thanks to our
donors, volunteers, churches and other... Read More »

Tomorrow is Christmas Eve ... such a special day for all of us! But
it is also the day Mary and Joseph found themselves with no place
to go for the night ... homeless. This has special significance
here at Star of Hope, as we will care for more than a thousand men,
women and children who also would have no place else to lay their
heads tonight, but for the Star of Hope. Just as
on that first... Read More »

Impending
thunderstorms and bad weather could not dampen the spirits of the
50 Star of
Hope staff, New Haven program participants and volunteers who
were ready to serve those in most need during the 3rd Annual Takin’
Hope to the Streets outreach program held on October 30! The
purpose of this annual event is to bring hope and peace to the lost
and hurting and to share the gift of Salvation. The... Read More »

As we celebrate the 108th anniversary of Star of Hope Mission this July 1
and its calling to serve the homeless of Houston, I can’t help but
marvel at how God has used this mission to further His Kingdom in
the Houston area! On the day Star of Hope opened its doors, the
headline in the Houston Post read “New Religious Enterprise on
Franklin Avenue Will Be Launched Tonight.” In his remarks, Dr.... Read More »

My position at Star of Hope allows me to not only see the full scope
of the care and services we offer our clients, but I have the
privilege of sharing the neat stories I come across, with you,
through the mail. Whether it’s a client who has overcome addiction
through the New Hope Recovery Program, a volunteer group who
donated stuffed animals for the children, or a Circle
of Hope member... Read More »

We are
grateful for friends like you who give to help the hungry and
homeless of Houston with Star of Hope Mission. Many of our supporters
want to take the next step and make an even greater difference.
They belong to our Circle
of Hope because they have made a monthly commitment to support
our mission. This is why: “I know that life often presents
obstacles which are very difficult to deal with.... Read More »

In September I completed my 6th year as the CEO of Star of Hope
Mission, and I am still humbled every day by the lives that are
transformed here through the power of God’s love! The Lord has
helped us create an environment where our employees, in their own
way and with their own special skills, can be His instruments of
life change every day. This past Sunday the Star of Hope was named to
The...Read More »

Star of Hope Mission’s Light of Hope Festivals bring our expertise
of 107 years of service -- including community partners, referrals,
services, and entertainment -- OUT into the communities around
Houston. We began the Light of Hope Festivals in January 2013 and
to date we have had 4 successful events empowering neighborhoods
from the north, south and east side of Houston. For years, Star of
Hope... Read More »

At Star of Hope we work diligently to help individuals get off the
streets and into life-changing programs so they can begin a new
life and become independent, contributing members of society once
again. One way we do this is through Star of Hope’s Extended
Services and our Outreach ministry. Last Friday night, 82
volunteers, along with staff and partner ministries joined together
for our 2nd... Read More »

Your help was invaluable in making our 2nd annual Takin'
Hope to the Streets a night where lives were changed and souls
were saved!!! 91 men and women were prayed for, 89 received the
word of God, 3 women were taken to Star of Hope's Women &
Family Emergency Shelter, and 500 sack lunches were distributed.
The compassion that was shown by the volunteers, staff and
community partners was electric!... Read More »

You may ask the question, how do homeless service providers bring
hope to over 6000 unsheltered homeless on the streets of Houston?
We have found an answer ... during our 2nd
Annual Takin' Hope to the Streets event we are partnering with
T.H.U.G Ministry and Twentyfour4Twenty to take food, clothing,
water and the HOPE of Jesus Christ to those who are feeling
hopeless. Last year 70+ volunteers... Read More »

Summertime is here, and we have lots of incredible ministry and
love to share with those who come to Star of Hope
Mission for help! I came across this statement recently, and
thought of us: "When you know where you are going, it changes
everything!" I paused in my tracks ... and thought about this
statement, and read it again and again. When we accept a new job,
we set our sights on the goals of... Read More »

I gave up New Year’s resolutions many years ago because, well, I
think you know why! But I do find myself each year-end pondering
the year-past and thinking about what lies ahead in the new year,
as I am sure you do. Today, as I look back I see what an amazing year 2013 was for Star
of Hope, with rich blessings from our Lord in every area of our
ministry together. We saw God accomplish so much at... Read More »

Thursday night, October 24, churches from across Houston gathered
at Star of Hope’s Men’s Development Center (MDC) to
experience an evening chapel service with our clients. Occasionally
individual churches lead a chapel service, but this was the first
time churches were invited to join the congregation. Dr. Dick
Druary, the Director of the MDC, shared a heart-felt message from
Matthew 1:18-23 and... Read More »

Each February, thousands of Houstonians gather for dinner and an
evening of inspiration and education, in support of the homeless of
our city. It’s the Star of Hope Annual Banquet, and it’s next Friday,
February 8th at 7pm in the Lanier Ballroom at the Hilton Americas
downtown. If you aren’t already planning to attend, we’d love for
you to join us! Seating is limited, so register today. As a... Read More »

Every day, Star
of Hope reaches out and serves Houston’s homeless men, women
and children in love and compassion. We are serving the most basic
needs imaginable . . . a safe place to stay, a bath, clean clothes,
a meal -- a caring heart open to share the trauma and show the way
to a brighter tomorrow. It’s real, it matters and It’s life
changing! Read and
enjoy this "guest blog" from Brooke...Read More »

It’s always an exciting day at Star of Hope when the children return from Camp
Good News. Through your generous support, we were able to send 119
school aged kids to camp this past week, where they experienced in
a fun setting something of a normal childhood. These kids are
living with their families here at Star of Hope while their
families are recovering from homelessness. Our hearts especially... Read More »

Once homeless at the age of 6, Daronica is now pursuing a Masters
Degree! As Star
of Hope works with families experiencing homelessness, we pay
special attention to the children. They are the true victims in all
their family is going through, and many times fall behind quickly
in school. But with support and help while at the Star of Hope,
more children of homeless families are catching up... Read More »

Star of Hope's 2011
Ministry Report is available now. Take a look inside to see how
your support is changing the lives homeless men, women and families
in our community. In 2011, you helped accomplish that mission through
your support for: 615,068 healthy, nourishing meals to reassure the
hungry 87,218 donated articles of clothing and 5,910 toys and gifts
to help families rebuild their lives... Read More »